child and youth worker
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September 25, 2024
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Renew Supervision Services
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*About us*
Renew Supervision Services provides supervision and clinical services to parents and families in high conflict relationships. As an extension to our supervision services, Renew provides one-on-one care to children and youth in, or transitioning between, placements.
Renew Supervision Services is looking for an experienced Child and Youth Worker to provide one-on-one in-home and community supervision and supports to *children and youth between 6 - 17 years *of age in foster care. Experience with children and youth with behavioural challenges and special needs is required.
*Hours:*
Shifts range between 4 hours - 12 hours in duration and include weekdays, evenings, weekends and overnights.
Must be available to cover shifts in Smiths Falls, Kemptville, Carleton Place
*Responsibilities include:*
* Supervise and support pro-social behaviour of child/youth at placement (e.g., foster home, treatment facility, shelter, hotel, etc.)
* Create and facilitate age-appropriate daily activities with frequent outdoor experiences
* Implement and evaluate Care Plan.
* Assist children and youth to develop life skills, social skills and/or access to community resources.
* Accompany and/or transport individuals to activities such as appointments, shopping, school, employment, or leisure activities.
* Ensure a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for children and youth, providing age-appropriate activities with adaptations as needed.
* Support children and youth with behavioural and physical challenges
* Maintain a clean space for the client in care (e.g., common area/living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, etc.)
* Provide feedback to workers regarding individual care plans
* Maintain accurate and current file records on all clients in care.
* Consult with social workers, other professionals, and family when appropriate
* Participate and contribute to regular staff meetings.
* Addressing harmful or disruptive behaviours through a harm reduction model
* Provide a supportive and collaborative environment to assist the family.
* Transport client in personal vehicle for appointments and activities
* Staff need to be able to lift a minimum of 15lbs.
* Support the mission, vision, and values of Renew Supervision Services
* Available to work weekdays, weekends, evenings and overnight shifts
*Qualifications*:
* University degree/college diploma in a related field (e.g., CYW/CYC, DSW, SSW, BSW)
* Work experience in managing challenging and/or disruptive behaviour, working with individuals in residential, non-residential, child welfare, community, hospital, school, and other settings.
* Work experience in mental health, as well as any experience working with individuals of all ages with developmental challenges, dual diagnosis, FASD, Autism, and other.
* Able to work independently and demonstrate self-initiative.
* Ability to relate appropriately to youth as well as to the families of each client.
* Experience creating client-centered plans.
* Ability to work a variety of shifts to accommodate appointments after school, in the evenings, holidays and on weekends.
* Demonstrate ability to communicate with youth effectively and adapt to accommodate developmental needs
* First aid/CPR certification
* Ministry-approved Crisis Intervention (UMAB, CPI, BMS)
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to take direction from supervisors and care team
* Experience with data collection an asset
*Certification:*
* Vulnerable Sector Police Check
* First Aid/CPR certification
* Non-violent crisis intervention training
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $27.00-$30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 ? 25 per week
Flexible language requirement:
* French not required
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 12 hour shift
* 4 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Evening shift
* Every Weekend
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* Morning shift
* Night shift
Application question(s):
* Do you have experience supporting children and youth with behavioural challen
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LocationKemptville, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$27.00 to $30.00HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Part time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
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